--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "george_deforest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > The irony is that he died of cardiovascular disease, yet > > > recently Maharishi told Purusha they shouldn't exercise > > > because "Exercise isn't part of our tradition." > > > > That would be ironic only if the type of > > cardiovascular disease he had would have > > been prevented or remedied by exercise > > during the time he was in Purusha. > > according to wikipedia, sedentary lifestyle is one of the > risk factors that are modifiable; some risk factors like > genetic predispositon cannot be modified. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiovascular_disease > > However, unless Maharishi was cautioning against > western exercise methods specifically (like going to the gym), > i find his statement odd, in light of what his own > Maharishi Ayurveda posts on its website, to the contrary: > > Q: How does one know what kind of exercise to do? > > A: Vedic exercise, such as Yoga and Sun Salutes, are the most > highly regarded forms of exercise in Maharishi Ayurveda, > because they rejuvenate and purify the body at a subtle level. > Walking is also an excellent form of exercise for almost anyone, > and is gentle enough for Vata types. Swimming is ideal > for Pitta types, and most Kapha types have a greater capacity > for longer and more intense exercise. > > http://mapi.com/en/newsletters/ayurveda_health_tips.html > > a vigorous round of a dozen Salutes to the Sun should be > enough to cut the risk of too much sitting; and what about > all the hopping purusha men do; or do they?
Too many on Purusha prefer PC screens to Suryanamaskara, ceasless activity to Asanas.
